Introduction to the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
Curriculum

Section 1

Setting the stage

Orientation to the training and industry overview

Topics covered:

  • History of the Offshore Industry
  • Offshore vs. Onshore Oil and Gas Production
  • Challenges Unique to Offshore
  • Expected Industry Trends

Section 2

Exploration Phase of the Offshore Project Lifecycle

Lessons on the exploration phase of the offshore project lifecycle

Topics covered:

  • Oil and Gas Value Chain
  • Exploration Phase Overview
  • Seismic Surveys
  • Exploration Drilling
  • Appraisal Drilling
  • Cost of Exploration
  • Services & Companies Contracted

Section 3

Development Phase of the Offshore Project Lifecycle

Lessons on the development phase of the offshore project lifecycle

Topics covered:

  • Development Phase Overview Part One
  • Developmental Phase Overview Part Two
  • Field Development Planning
  • Well Costs
  • Development Drilling & Completion
  • Infrastructure Construction & Installation
  • Services & Companies Contracted

Section 4

Production Phase of the Offshore Project Lifecycle

Lessons on the production phase of the offshore project lifecycle

Topics covered:

  • Production Phase Overview
  • Stages of Production Phase
  • Surface Production Facilities & FPSO Offloading
  • Production Economics
  • Services & Companies Contracted

Section 5

Challenges in the Offshore Environment

Review of the key challenges unique to the offshore environment

Topics covered:

  • Overview
  • Technological Challenges
  • Health & Safety Challenges
  • Environmental Challenges
  • Economic Hurdles

Section 6

Oil & Gas in Guyana and Project Update

Review of the oil and gas sector in Guyana and an update on Guyana’s offshore projects

Topics covered:

  • Oil and Gas in Guyana Overview
  • History of Oil and Gas in Guyana
  • ExxonMobil in Guyana and Discoveries to Date
  • ExxonMobil Liza Projects
  • Other Oil & Gas Developers in Guyana